Working in Sweden as a UK national

[lowegrenjoshua]

Hello to all - to save peoples time, I’ll keep it brief. 

 

I’m looking for some seasonal (or permanent) work in Sweden (as a climbing arborist)

 

If anybody has worked in Sweden, I would greatly appreciate some contacts I could enquire about employment. 

 

I’m coming onto 3 years experience in climbing and over 10 years experience in slinging/rigging 

 

[GarethM]

It's all pretty explanatory on their government website. Helps if your under 30 too.

[Big J]

I'm in Sweden but work in the sawmilling industry. I'm British, but also have a German passport, so I didn't have to deal with post-Brexit red tape.

@josharb87 would be my first port of call. He's worked extensively in arboriculture and would be able to offer good advice.

For general "moving to Sweden" stuff, I can help, though I live very rurally, so our situation is quite different to that of someone in a city.

 

[topchippyles]

1 hour ago, Big J said:

I'm in Sweden but work in the sawmilling industry. I'm British, but also have a German passport, so I didn't have to deal with post-Brexit red tape.

@josharb87 would be my first port of call. He's worked extensively in arboriculture and would be able to offer good advice.

For general "moving to Sweden" stuff, I can help, though I live very rurally, so our situation is quite different to that of someone in a city.

 

How you doing on the work front now J ? Still in the sawmill or did that dry up.

[Big J]

1 hour ago, topchippyles said:

How you doing on the work front now J ? Still in the sawmill or did that dry up.

 

Just started at the other large sawmill in the village this week as work had been a bit inconsistent at the first. But the first are desperate for me too now, so it seems I have two jobs! 

 

In the long term, I'm hoping to split my time between the two, but I am not sure that'll be optimal for everyone. We'll see. 

[topchippyles]

2 hours ago, Big J said:

 

Just started at the other large sawmill in the village this week as work had been a bit inconsistent at the first. But the first are desperate for me too now, so it seems I have two jobs! 

 

In the long term, I'm hoping to split my time between the two, but I am not sure that'll be optimal for everyone. We'll see. 

Ask for a pay rise effectively has a value. Merry Christmas to you and your family Jonathan 💐 

Edited December 10, 2024 by topchippyles

[Cam Cuts]

Hey, 

 

If you're looking for work in Sweden, there's a company in Stockholm called Jacksons Trädvård hiring (in English) who can help with work sponsorship and whatnot. I think it's run by an English fella, so he recognizes NPTC. I'm on the west coast, looking for work - I'll let you know what I find. Lycka till!

[benny76]

G'day Cam cuts,

You have any luck finding work in Sweden?.

Asking as im interested myself.

Ben

[Cam Cuts]

18 hours ago, benny76 said:

G'day Cam cuts,

You have any luck finding work in Sweden?.

Asking as im interested myself.

Ben

My understanding is that it's pretty seasonal, and that when I moved in mid-winter there was not much work. Now that it's getting towards spring you can see a lot more work on, especially urban pollarding. I was eventually offered something from Trädakuten, one of the larger companies on the West Coast, but by that time I'd taken a non-arb job in rope access to pay the bills. 

 

So I think if you time it better than me you'll do alright I reckon. Also, learning Swedish will massively boost your chances.